Federalist Society (FedSoc)
Federalist Society (FedSoc)
“Meaning, Understanding, and Contextual Textualism” with Judge Kevin Newsom (11th Cir.) and Alana Frederick: October 2, 2025
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis event will be a lunchtime discussion between Judge Kevin Newsom (11th Cir.) and his judicial clerk, Alana Frederick, about textualism jurisprudence and the role of context in understanding statutory text.
Federalist Society 1L Academic Panel: October 3, 2025
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United States2L and 3L FEDSOC members will meet with interested 1Ls to provide study tips on how to approach the academic quarter.
A Perspective on Judicial Restraint and Modern Originalism with Judge Patrick Bumatay (9th Cir.): October 8, 2025
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis event will be a lunchtime conversation with Judge Patrick Bumatay (9th Cir.), about modern originalism and how judges should restrain their decision-making.
“Pilgrims: How We Treat the Law and One Another” with Judge Justin Walker (D.C. Cir.): October 10, 2025
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis event will be a lunch talk with Judge Justin Walker of the D.C. Circuit.
“Searching, Seizing, and Moving” with Professor Orin Kerr: October 22, 2025
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis event will be a lunch talk with Professor Orin Kerr on the Fourth Amendment.
“Pluralism, the Constitution, and the Administrative State” with Judge Rao (D.C. Cir.): October 30, 2025
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis is event will be a lunch talk with Judge Rao on their legal topic of choice. Lunch will be served for attending guests.
“The First Amendment Online: The Constitutionality of Age Restrictions and Social Media Regulations” with Thomas Berry (Cato Institute): November 12, 2025
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis is event will be a lunch talk with Thomas Berry on their legal topic of choice. Lunch will be served for attending guests.
“Is the Best Textualist a Robot?” with Jack Kieffaber: November 14, 2025
@ SLS: Room 90 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis is event will be a lunch talk with Jack Kieffaber on their legal topic of choice. Lunch will be served for attending guests.
Federalist Society 1L Finals Panel: November 17, 2025
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Stanford Federalist Society will host a panel discussion for first-year law students focused on effective preparation for final exams. Upper-level students will share insights on study strategies, outlining methods, and exam approaches across core 1L courses. The goal is to provide academic guidance and foster a supportive learning environment as students approach their first […]
A Conversation with Elan Carr, Former U.S. Special Envoy, Criminal Prosecutor, Army JAG Officer: Service, Civility, and Fighting Antisemitism.: November 19, 2025
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis is event will be a lunch talk with Elan Carr on their legal topic of choice. Lunch will be served for attending guests.